Once a person has experienced a migraine, the greatest dread may become not knowing when the next one will strike. Some have migraines so often that they live in fear of when the next one may occur, resulting in added stress and anxiety. Not only is pain an issue with migraine sufferers, it often disrupts their life and the lives of those close to them.
Migraine Symptoms
A headache is but one symptom of a migraine because this condition is neurological in nature. What are some other symptoms?
- Sensitivity to light, sound, and certain odors
- Numbness and tingling
- Severe head pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Problems with communication
- Visual disturbances
Is Medication the Answer for Migraines?
Often, the first place a person turns when having a migraine is to the medicine cabinet. If it is very severe, one may visit their medical doctor for stronger pain medication. While this may help during an attack, it is not always the best course to follow. Why not?
- Too much medication can cause further headaches to occur.
- Medication comes with unwanted and sometimes dangerous side effects.
- The chances are that a migraine will occur again if the root cause is not addressed.
What is the right course to take to address migraines? One area has seen much success at providing an all-natural way to cope with migraines with no side effects.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Migraines Honolulu, Hawaii
A link has been seen between a misalignment in the upper cervical spine, particularly the C1 and C2 vertebrae, and migraines. These misalignments can occur due to car accidents, sporting injuries, trips and falls, physical abuse or trauma, birthing injuries, or another type of injury to the head and neck. A misalignment in this part of the neck causes the brain and the body to no longer communicate properly.
At Upper Cervical Hawaii, we use a gentle technique that encourages the bones of the neck to move back into alignment by means of a soft touch to a specific area. Once the bones realign, many patients, including those in case studies, have reported an overall decrease in migraine occurrence and severity. Some see them go away entirely.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Breuwet, call our Honolulu office at 808-201-1324. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
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